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WELCOME!

Hello, welcome, and thanks for stopping by our South Miami Lutheran Church web site. Our prayer is that this site will be a reflection of our wonderful congregation and a place you can always find yourself.

Over the summer on this website you will find updated information on everything about us -- our ministries, activities, and more -- as well as articles, pictures, and the weekly readings. We hope you enjoy everything it has to offer you.

For those of you who do not know us, we have a beautiful stained glass window depicting Jesus with open arms. This reflects our church whose vision / goal / purpose is new people coming to it because they want to know Jesus Christ and members coming because they want to continue growing in their faith and to share it with others. Just like Jesus, we welcome you with open arms so we hope you come visit us soon!

We at SMLC are committed to being part of a tight-knit community of people who support and celebrate one another. The people of South Miami Lutheran Church along with interim pastor, Rev. Paul A. Kruger, the Church Council and Committees welcome all people to share in its worship and ministry in proclaiming God’s love. Through Jesus Christ we reach out to each other, our community and our world.

If you live in town, stop by and see us. If you do not live in Miami but are visiting, we hope you will stop by and visit with us. We’d love to have you.

If we can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact us at (305-665-2562) or by sending e-mail to Mary at the office at mksmlchurch@bellsouth.net.

Remember whether you are a member or not, you are always welcome at South Miami Lutheran Church.

SMLC Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, November 17th at 7:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Thanksgiving Baskets, donations due by Sunday, Nov. 20th

Each year for Thanksgiving we prepare 20 food baskets for needy families. We are asking the congregation for donations of specific items to help fill those baskets. The sign-up sheet with list of items is on the table in the rear of church. All donations must be in by Sunday, Nov. 20th ready for filling the baskets on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving.

Life Line Screening, November 23rd, 2016

Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings will offer a preventive health event at SMLC on 11/23/16. Register for a Wellness package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149.00 ($139.00 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. In order to register and to receive a $10 discount off any package greater than $129.00, please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners.

Cuba Relief

We are collecting items to send to Cuba. The donations will be brought over by our caretaker and given directly to the people affected by Hurricane Matthew. Donations of clothing, shoes and toiletries are appreciated.

SMLC Adult Bible Study

Adult Bible Study meets immediately after the service in the back of the sanctuary. Bring your bible or use ours, ELCA lesson study sheets are provided. Each week is a new lesson, based on the lesson of the day in the workship bulletin. If you wish, pick up a cup of coffee in the Fellowship Hall, say "hello" and join the group. All are welcome.

Used sneaker donations

As a fundraiser for SMLC we are collecting an old sneakers you may have, regardless of condition. This will provide an opportunity to recycle them as well as a $1.00 contribution for SMLC. Please ask neighbors and friends for theirs too and drop them in the container at the back of the church or bring to the church office. "REDUCE. REUSE. RECYCLE"

Calling all Knitters & Crocheters!!

Please share your skills to help premature babies and chemotherapy patients by creating caps to help them stabilize their body temperature. Simple patterns are available-see Fiona.

SMLC CHOIR MEMBERS NEEDED

Voices needed for our choir, no experience needed. We practice 30 minutes before Sunday service and about 15 minutes after. Our new organist is a voice coach so she can help develop our talents.

SMLC is on Twitter!

Google a search for Twitter using the words SMLC_EDU. Enjoy the posts. If you have something you'd like to share, Parish Ed. is ready to help you share your SMLC experience with family and friends near and far. The text limit is approx. 120 characters, maximum of 140.